“The Alcântara water factory opened the doors to the scientific and business community with an event dedicated to innovation in the water sector. The strategy to anticipate the future main challenges, with emphasis on the circular economy, energy management, emerging pollutants, water digitalization, climate change, among others, was at the heart of the “Innovation Path”. Attended the event about 300 participants, among them employees, universities, technology centers, companies, utilities and municipalities. A series of thematic sessions occurs with invited speakers of the sector, including the Environment Secretary of State, Carlos Martins, and the President of the European Water Association, José Saldanha Matos. Also, in this event, Alcântara water factory accommodated technologies demonstrations and presentations of research, development and innovation projects, such as LIFE IMPETUS, that place Águas do Tejo Atlântico at the forefront of innovation.”